1. Certainly, I myself am also a mortal man, like everyone, and the offspring of this earth, which was made beforehand; and in my mother's womb I was fashioned with care,
2. within the time of ten months, made of blood, from the seed of man and the delight of sleeping together.
3. And when I was born, I drew in the common air, and in similar fashion, I fell upon the earth, and the first voice I uttered, like everyone, was crying.
4. I was nursed in swaddling clothes and with great care.
5. For none of the kings had any other beginning of birth.
6. Therefore, there is only one entrance for everyone into life, and the same in leaving.
7. Because of this, I chose, and understanding was given to me; and I prayed, and the spirit of wisdom came to me;
8. and I placed her before kingdoms and thrones, and I considered riches nothing in comparison with her.